Object Details
- Description
- This is the manual of directions (not the test itself) for one version of the California Test of Personality. The California Test Bureau not only published tests of intelligence (mental maturity) and achievement, but also measures of personality adjustment and social effectiveness like the one described in this document.
- The tests came in several forms. The “Primary Series” was for kindergarteners and children in grades one through three (see 1990.0034.123). The “Elementary Series” was for grades four through nine (see 1990.0034.124). The “Intermediate Series,” which relates to this document, was for grades seven through ten . The “Secondary Series” was for grades 9 to 14 [sic] (see 1990.0034.126). The Intermediate and Secondary series were published first, then the Primary and an adult form.
- The authors the test were Ernest W. Tiegs (1891-1970), Willis W. Clark (1895-1964), and Louis P. Thorpe (1893-1970). Tiegs was a dean and professor of education at USC, Clark was director of administrative research for the Los Angeles public schools, and Thorpe was on the faculty in education at USC.
- Reference:
- Tiegs, Ernest W., Willis W. Clark, and Louis P. Thorpe. "The California Test of Personality," The Journal of Educational Research, 1941, 35, #2, pp.102-08.This describes the test in detail.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- author
- Thorpe, Louis P.
- Clark, Willis W.
- Tiegs, Ernest W.
- publisher
- California Test Bureau
- date made
- 1940
- Credit Line
- Gift of Samuel Kavruck
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 20.2 cm x 27.6 cm; 7 15/16 in x 10 7/8 in
- Object Name
- Pamphlet
